Public walking trail on Verde Valley Medical Center Campus to remain open during construction VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce that after receiving approval from the City of Cottonwood, it will commence construction on March 9 of the new NAH Cancer Center. The construction will impact the public walking trail on the Verde Valley Medical Center campus. The trail will stay open during the entire construction process, although it will be shortened during the lifespan of the project. When the construction is completed, the full walking trail will reopen, and community members will be able to…
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By Charlene Roth Sedona, AZ — Sedona residents, Verde Valley commuters, seasonal workers, and busy parents often carry daily mental health stressors that don’t pause for red rock views, tight housing, packed schedules, family needs, and the pressure to “keep it together.” Even visitors can feel it when plans shift, crowds build, or the quiet they came for stays just out of reach. These emotional wellness challenges can show up as irritability, restless sleep, low patience, or a sense of disconnection, even in a place that’s supposed to feel grounding. With a few realistic shifts toward local lifestyle balance and…
Sedona, AZ — The Humane Society of Sedona has launched a new public low-cost spay and neuter program to help make essential veterinary care more accessible for pet owners throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley. Spaying and neutering pets is one of the most effective ways to reduce pet overpopulation, keep pets healthy, and decrease the number of animals entering shelters each year. The program offers affordable spay and neuter surgeries for both dogs and cats performed by shelter veterinarian, Dr. Audrey Yank, and her experienced veterinary tech team. “Spay and neuter is one of the most important tools we…
By David Stephen There is a new [March, 2026] report from United for Medical Research, NIH’s Role in Sustaining the U.S. Economy, stating that, “In Fiscal Year 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded $36.58 billion in research grants to organizations in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.” “According to UMR’s analysis, this research funding supported 390,863 jobs and produced $94.15 billion in new economic activity nationwide in 2025. For every $1 invested in NIH research, there was $2.57 generated in economic activity — a 250% return.” “Although total funding remained strong, FY2025 saw significant shifts in how awards were distributed. NIH made expanded use…
By Bear Howard History sometimes leaves behind uncomfortable phrases. Sedona, AZ –After the collapse of Nazi Germany in 1945, historians struggled to understand how a modern society could have allowed such a regime to rise and operate in plain sight. In trying to explain the relationship between ordinary citizens and their government’s actions, a phrase entered the historical record: “the Good German.” The phrase did not refer to the regime’s leaders. It referred to ordinary citizens—the millions who went to work, raised families, and lived their daily lives while their government carried out policies that would later shock the world.…
SEDONA, AZ -— The Arizona Community Foundation congratulates Chelsea Buck-Leilich on her recent promotion to Regional Director in the ACF of Sedona Office. She will focus on sustainable asset development, donor and community engagement, professional advisor outreach, and volunteer development across her region. Buck-Leilich brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience spanning philanthropy, development, marketing, and communications. She most recently served as Regional Philanthropic Advisor for the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona, where she worked closely with nonprofit organizations, donors, and community partners to strengthen charitable impact across the Verde Valley. In that role, she successfully demonstrated strong…
Sedona, Az — Noted Mata Ortiz artist Oralia Lopez will bring her own incredible pottery and pottery from numerous other Mata Ortiz artists to the Sedona Heritage Museum on Friday March, 27 and Saturday, March 28. The evening event on Friday, March 27, is a pre-sale and will take place between 4 pm and 6 pm. Guests can RSVP to the Museum by calling 928-282-7038 for a chance to see this beautiful pottery, interact with artist Oralia Lopez one on one, and purchase items before the sale opens to the general public the next day. RSVPs are limited to the…
Sedona, AZ — With Spring Break approaching in Sedona interest for staycations are up, as families and friends look for a home not so far from home. We’ve seen searches for staycations in Sedona increase by 6% among Sedonans As Sedonans consider an Airbnb for their staycation, we’re sharing a reminder of our party policies and booking rules to help encourage responsible stays during spring break. Party prevention: Airbnb has a strict ban on disruptive parties and our reservation screening technology aims to help identify potential higher-risk reservations and help prevent those bookings from being made. Third-party bookings are prohibited…
By Rabbi Alecia Magal Sedona, AZ — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, March 20…
Sedona, AZ — The Sedona Great Decisions Group will consider The End of an Era: Trump’s Tariffs in Historical Perspective on March 23 from 10 am to noon at the Community Library Sedona, 3250 White Bear Road. This meeting is open to the public, free of charge. The twists and turns in US tariff policy under President Trump have roiled markets and disrupted investment plans. As a result, attention has been focused largely on the immediate economic consequences of policy changes. Less obvious is the historic significance of the turn away from “pro-trade” policies of the past and the global…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory It’s quite unsettling, and that’s not a bad thing, to recognize that this is all mind and what most call mind actually knows nothing. Another frickin’ paradox. Yup. It’s all paradox. Isn’t that a hoot! What we think of as ourselves is actually living, breathing paradox. Now that statement is bound to piss off a few people, but not as much as what’s coming. If you want to blow off a little steam, and have people to blow it off with, just tell folks that they have no mind, that the idea of a mind is…
MATFORCE is offering a virtual parenting class to welcome spring this April Sedona, AZ — Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that is dedicated to preventing youth substance use, is hosting a spring virtual parenting class this April. Parenting the Love and Logic Way®: This virtual 6-week course will be held on Tuesdays, April 14th, 21st, 28th, and May 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and will be facilitated by Kimberly Gregory & Kelly Mattox. The Love and Logic manner of parenting highlights the importance of a strong, loving connection between parents and children…
Prescott, Arizona — Three Yavapai College faculty members have received 2025–26 League Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions and leadership from the League for Innovation in the Community College. Microbiology professor Dr. Dana Kirkwood-Watts, Assistant Registrar Lee Ann Walker, and Interim Dean of Career and Technical Education Alexander Lewis were singled out for their contributions. “I want to express my congratulations to our three amazing faculty members who are being recognized this year for their exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to our students,” said Dr. Lisa Rhine, President of Yavapai College. “Ensuring our students have the highest quality education and are well…
By Sanford Bach Sedona, AZ. — Trust. We have to trust our president. He knows what he is doing, and when he is done with Iran there will be peace and stability in the world. His ordering of the attack on Iran and the killing of the Ayatollah was the right thing to do. Iran was within inches of building their nuclear bomb, and if our president had not stepped in when he did, who knows? Iran may have destroyed the world with a nuclear holocaust like never before seen in history. Sometimes you have to make war to get…
SEDONA, AZ — Join Chamber Music Sedona for a memorable afternoon of music, film and comedy as it closes its 43rd concert season with “An Afternoon of Music, Movies and Comedy.” Artistic Director Nicholas Canellakis and pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown lead a joyful, multi-disciplinary performance that blends chamber music with original short films and humor. The program features music spanning classical favorites and contemporary compositions, including works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Saint-Saëns and Gershwin, along with original arrangements by Canellakis and Brown. Known for their engaging stage chemistry and creative storytelling, the duo brings warmth, spontaneity and cinematic flair to the…